Question 1

i am currently 63kg and 5'1". desperately wanting to go back to old weight of 51kg. weight gained after pregnancy 3 years ago. strict vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle: To lose weight insure that calories burned &gt; calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol &amp; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic &amp; weight lifting exercises.

Question 2

please can someone advise on a good vegan pregnancy multi vitamins in cape town. vegan ?

Accepted Answer

Sure u can find some: There are many Vegan Prenatal Vitamins to choose from in the US. Google availability in SA. Look for Folic acid &gt; 400mcg and Omega 3 DHA / EPA.

Question 3

im 14 wk pregnant. ive been taking a vitamin d supplement. the one i have is called supreme vegan d. i realized it has other ingredients in the tab, some of which are not recommended for pregnancy (i.e shavegrass). could the quantity harm my baby?

Accepted Answer

: There is no reason to take extra vitamin D in the setting, especially when one of the ingredients is not recommended. If you were obstetrician want you to be taking a vitamin D supplement, He or she will recommend one to you. You should stop it immediately. Good luck.

Question 4

how to stop pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Celibacy: Benifeits of celibacy includes
.Avoid getting hpv which can lead to cervical cancer, or even throat cancer contracted from oral sex. 
Reduce risk of other stds such as herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts
reduce risk of unwanted pregnancy
reduce risk of marrying someone solely because of an unwanted pregnancy.

Question 5

signs of 1 week pregnancy?

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Not many: Often early on in pregnancy some women have no new symptoms at all. Usually one of the first symptoms is nausea  or "morning sickness" some women also report change in smell and/or cravings for certain foods but often no symptoms.

Question 6

2month pregnancy symptoms?

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Symptoms can be:: Heartburn, indigestion, abdominal bloating, increased faltulence (gas), constipation, swelling of hands and feet. There are more symptoms and it can vary from one woman to another. Sometimes, pre-pregnancy conditions may worsen like ance, depression or hypertension. In some women ance may actually improve. There are several websites and applications you can download to track your pregnancy.

Question 7

should pregnancy be scary?

Accepted Answer

Only a little: No worries, especially in normal, healthy young women. That said, being pregnant is more dangerous than not being pregnant. Sadly, some women still die in pregnancy, even in developed countries. We as a society can keep trying to decrease such events, but there are always risks in pregnancy. That is the trade off we make in order to keep having cute children and keep the human species going.

Question 8

what is pregnancy planning?

Accepted Answer

Getting healthy: Getting healthy before getting pregnancy is ideal. Make sure you are a healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat well. Having necessary dental work done before conception is also a good idea. Start taking a prenatal vitamin and make sure your vaccines are up to date. Don't get any vaccines unless you are at least three months from conception. Other than that...Forget you are trying!

Question 9

is it healthy to be a vegan?

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It can be: as long as you vary the specific foods you eat, and make sure you get enough Vitamin B12.  http://tinyurl.com/lb6bjcz

Question 10

how  to confirm my pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnanacy test: Blood pregnancy test, ultrasound(depending on how far along).

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I am currently 63kg and 5'1". desperately wanting to go back to old weight of 51kg. weight gained after pregnancy 3 years ago. strict vegetarian diet.

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Please can someone advise on a good vegan pregnancy multi vitamins in cape town. vegan ?

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Im 14 wk pregnant. ive been taking a vitamin d supplement. the one i have is called supreme vegan d. i realized it has other ingredients in the tab, some of which are not recommended for pregnancy (i.e shavegrass). could the quantity harm my baby?

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